ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
losing posture; falling position from which it is impossible to recover; lame duck; hopeless situation
severe; strict; tough; hard
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
direction of movement (motion); direction of travel (esp. train)
to commit seppuku; to commit harakiri; to take responsibility (and resign); (arch.) to laugh until one splits one's side
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
serious look (on one's face); straight face
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
being startled; getting a shock
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
bombshell announcement (statement)
preparation; arrangements
to open some distance (e.g. with other people)
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid